The Necessary Evil of Fundraising
For most of us, the need to fundraise for events like NYC is a necessary…
Author: Jason Buckwalter
Jason is an ordained Elder in the Church of the Nazarene, has served in a variety of youth ministry roles, and is an avid fan of books and baseball.
Grace Filled Transition
Regardless of the circumstances, changing ministry roles is difficult. Even in the best of situations,…
The Rhythm of the Christian Calendar: A Guide for Teaching
We all have rhythms that orient our lives. Most countries have a calendar of holidays…
Approaches that Suck the Joy Out of the Good News
If you died tonight, do you know where you will go? The question itself makes…
Dude, That Sucks: Walking With Students in Times of Tragedy
Do you know how hard it is to find a sympathy card for an 8th-grade…
Is This Thing On? Ministering to Quiet Students
One of the rewarding challenges of student ministry is the wide variety of students with…
Weeds in the Church: When Volunteers Go Bad
A few years ago, I realized there was a plant growing along the chainlink fence…
Let’s Dance! Meaningful Relationships for Ministry
The basis of the faith we proclaim is a relationship. The God that we worship…
Parents! What Are They Good For?!
Parents! Without parents, our youth ministry would be dead, mainly because we need parents to…
Leave Us Alone!: An Open Letter to Senior Pastors
We’ve probably all wanted to scream, “Leave me alone!” at our Senior Pastors out of…
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